Archive for the Past Events Category

September 19 – Walk and Sing with Little Amal

By Washington Revels on July 6, 2023 / Past Events

Little Amal is known for bringing communities together as she travels alone through unfamiliar territories. Her visit in Washington will include multiple welcome events with a variety of local partners, with a central visit to the Capitol on September 19, organized and produced by The Lab. Artists and supporters in D.C. will welcome her with music and ritual, sending her with their messages of hope to carry to the Capitol, where a bipartisan group of legislators will be invited to greet Amal. Everyone is invited to attend and to participate in her walk to the Capitol.

July 15 – Jubilee Voices at Fort Stevens

By Washington Revels on July 5, 2023 / Jubilee Voices - Past Events, Past Events

Join the Washington Revels Jubilee Voices, the Alliance to Preserve the Civil War Defenses of Washington and the National Park Service at Fort Stevens on Saturday, July 15 (10 a.m. – 4 p.m.), to celebrate the music of the Civil War, and to learn more about the Battle of Fort Stevens, which was fought July 11-12, 1864, in what is now Northwest Washington, D.C.

July 4 – Takoma Park Independence Day Parade

By Washington Revels on June 23, 2023 / Parades - Past Events, Past Events

Revelers of ALL ages are invited to join Washington Revels in this colorful and lively parade. Let’s show a special summer side of Washington Revels to thousands of July 4th spectators!

June 18-25 – Daily Antidote of Song “Juneteenth Week”

By Washington Revels on June 12, 2023 / Juneteenth - Past Events, Past Events

Join on Zoom or Facebook to sing along with songs about freedom, civil rights and social justice–and the stories behind them–from local, national and internationally-known artists. This virtual community, uniting attendees from across the country and around the globe, was established in 2020 with the onset of the COVID pandemic.

June 19 – Celebrate Juneteenth with Jubilee Voices in Alexandria

By Washington Revels on June 12, 2023 / Juneteenth - Past Events, Past Events

Join Washington Revels Jubilee Voices and the Office of Historic Alexandria for a concert, “Singing the Journey: Juneteenth Joy.” Jubilee Voices will perform a lively, interactive performance featuring traditional music and spoken word that traces the history of African Americans from enslavement to the Civil Rights Movement.

June 21 – Juneteenth Community Sing!

By Washington Revels on June 11, 2023 / Community Sing - Past Events, Past Events

On Wednesday, June 21 (6:30pm ET), join artists Kathy Bullock, Melanie DeMore, and Tret Fure for a joyful virtual gathering to sing in community with others. The June Community Sing will celebrate both Juneteenth and PRIDE month.

June 23 – Jazz Night in DC, Freddie Hubbard Tribute

By Washington Revels on June 9, 2023 / Past Events

The Michael Thomas Quintet will perform a special tribute to one of the great trumpet masters, Freddie Hubbard as part of Jazz Night in DC at Westminster Presbyterian Church in Southwest Washington.

June 25 – Festival of Freedom at Glen Echo Park

By Washington Revels on June 8, 2023 / Juneteenth - Past Events, Past Events

This day-long festival featuring live musical performances, children’s activities, carousel rides, stories, video booth, and more, in celebration of the rich cultural history of Glen Echo Park.

May 17 – Maritime Voices at Friendship Heights

By Washington Revels on May 15, 2023 / Auditions: Children - Upcoming Events, Maritime Voices - Past Events, Past Events / Leave a comment

A concert at the Friendship Heights Village Center! For their eighth performance at FHVC, the men and women of the Washington Revels Maritime Voices will present “American Songs of the Sea and Shore,” featuring homegrown music of American sailors and the women who sustained seafaring communities. The program

April 23 – Jubilee Voices at Augustana Lutheran Church

By Washington Revels on April 20, 2023 / Jubilee Voices, Jubilee Voices - Past Events, Past Events

This Sunday, join Washington Revels Jubilee Voices as they bring their unique blend of history, music, and spoken word to lead a special a cappella worship service at Augustana Lutheran Church. The group, celebrating its 13th year, will present traditional African American spirituals, poetry and readings, and